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Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy working outdoors? If yes, we have an opportunity for you!

The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 2, is now accepting applications for Summer Laborers for the following counties: Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, Lucas, Henry, Fulton, Defiance, Williams and Northwood Outpost. These are seasonal temporary positions with an anticipated start date of May 4, 2026, and end date of September 4, 2026. There are multiple positions, your application will be considered for all positions.

Job Description

2026 Summer Laborer (Multiple Counties)

What You Will Do:

Flag/traffic control for highway maintenance

Drive pickup truck to set out/pick up signs & follow mowing crew

Roadside litter pickup, clean &/or wash vehicles & equipment

Clean/hose down garage areas

Use weed eater to trim around buildings, fences, etc.

Help clean up roadsides when work crews are cutting brush/tree trimming

Answer phone &/or radio when clerk is unavailable

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website{rel="nofollow"}! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period{rel="nofollow"}

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS{rel="nofollow"}) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation{rel="nofollow"})

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. In accordance with Section 124.11 (B)(2) of Revised Code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Transportation

Technical Skills: Transportation

Professional Skills: Listening, Teamwork, Verbal Communication

Supplemental Information

This position is overtime eligible based FLSA Standards.

This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consi

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